Home Repair

When DIY enthusiast Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her friend, Ellie White, agree to refurbish Eastport's most disreputable old dwelling, Harlequin House, pulling up the floorboards reveals something far more sinister than dry rot. A hidden trapdoor unearths the skeleton of a notorious 1920s flapper with a fresh corpse sitting neatly beside her. With a good old-fashioned Maine murder on their hands, Jake and Ellie are hot on the trail of the murderer - but this time more than their reputations may be on the line.

Burst Pipe & Leak Repair: How to Identify, Fix, and Prevent Home Plumbing Emergencies is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed to help homeowners, renters, and property managers handle plumbing emergencies with confidence. Water leaks and burst pipes can cause severe damage to homes, including ruined floors, ceilings, walls, and personal belongings. This audiobook provides detailed instructions on detecting hidden leaks, performing temporary and permanent repairs, and preventing future plumbing disasters.

Common Plumbing Problems Solved: A Homeowner’s Repair Guide to Fixtures and Appliances is the ultimate guide for homeowners who want to take control of their plumbing systems and confidently handle everyday repairs. This comprehensive audiobook provides step-by-step instructions for diagnosing and fixing common plumbing issues, including leaky faucets, running or clogged toilets, slow drains, water heater problems, kitchen and laundry appliance malfunctions, and smart plumbing fixtures.

This comprehensive manual covers everything from leaky faucets and running toilets to clogged drains, slow showers, and modern smart fixtures, giving you the confidence to tackle repairs on your own. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips for both traditional and smart bathroom systems, including touchless faucets, digital showers, and bidet toilets. Learn how to prevent water damage, save money on costly repairs, and maintain your bathroom fixtures for years of reliable performance.

Do you wish you knew the basics of plumbing so you could handle most of the maintenance and repairs yourself? Then the Plumbing Book for Beginners is the perfect resource for you. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of plumbing and gives you the knowledge you need to become a DIY plumber.

Home repairs can be a very frustrating experience, especially when you are unfamiliar with the repairs needed to be done ASAP. These repairs can lead to expensive costs - if you can get a contractor to call you back and if they show up on time. And those are big "ifs"! Don't you wish you could just take the repairs into your own hands and forget the hassle of trying to get a repairman to come and fix them? Now you can!

Tankless Water Heater Repair: How to Maintain and Fix Your OnDemand System is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed for homeowners, renters, and maintenance professionals who want to understand, maintain, and repair their on-demand water heating systems. Tankless water heaters provide endless hot water and energy savings, but without proper care, they can experience leaks, scale buildup, error codes, or performance issues.

Take control of your home’s plumbing system and save hundreds of dollars on repair costs with this easy-to-follow guide! In Kitchen & Bathroom Plumbing Repairs, expert author Trevor Clinger walks homeowners and DIYers through the most common plumbing problems found in kitchens and bathrooms — and shows you how to fix them step-by-step. Whether you’re dealing with a dripping faucet, a clogged drain, or a running toilet, this audiobook provides simple explanations, clear instructions, and professional repair techniques that anyone can follow.

Leaky faucets can waste hundreds of gallons of water, raise your utility bills, and cause frustrating drips or leaks in your home. Leaky Faucet Fixes: How to Repair Dripping and Broken Faucets at Home is the ultimate step-by-step guide to diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining all types of faucets. Whether you have a kitchen faucet, bathroom sink faucet, bathtub faucet, or shower faucet, this guide provides clear instructions for fixing common problems, from worn washers and O-rings to broken cartridges and ceramic discs.

Water Heater Troubleshooting & Repair: How to Fix Your Hot Water System Fast is the ultimate DIY guide for homeowners, landlords, and anyone who wants to save money and get their hot water flowing again quickly. Whether your water heater is leaking, not heating, making noise, or showing an error code, this step-by-step handbook explains exactly how to diagnose and fix the problem without calling a plumber.

Everything you need to know about laundry, cleaning, and basic home repairs—from the TikTok star who made bluing a thing, showed you how to fold a fitted sheet, and taught you to properly use your (caulk) gun. “[Melissa Pateras] makes chores enjoyable in her bawdy debut. . . . Doing laundry...

Shower & Tub Repair Guide: How to Stop Leaks, Restore Your Bathroom, and Save Money is the ultimate do-it-yourself manual for homeowners who want to fix their own bathroom plumbing with confidence. This easy-to-follow guide walks you through every step of diagnosing and repairing common shower and tub problems — from stopping annoying drips and replacing cartridges to fixing grout, sealing leaks, and unclogging drains.

As a toddler, Jacobia Tiptree watched a man kill her mother. Jake once believed that man to be her father. Now, 35 years after the murder, as the real killer's long-delayed trial is about to begin, the defendant has vanished. Jake tries to distract herself from murder with the constant attempts to keep her 1823 Federal-style fixer-upper from tumbling down on her head. But when her best friend's infant daughter suddenly goes missing, Jake feels her dark past wrapping itself around her.

Christmas is just weeks away, but what Jacobia Jake Tiptree discovers at Faye Anne Carmody's house is far from festive: a dazed Faye Anne covered with blood. Her no-good husband, Merle--Eastport's butcher and least-liked citizen--is nowhere in sight. Nowhere, that is, until Jake finds his body--wrapped in his own butcher paper. It looks like an open-and-shut case, but Jake isn't convinced. Then another resident turns up dead, and Jake knows the trail doesn't begin--or end--with Merle.

Jake Tiptree has a problem. A coven of self-styled witches has taken over her Eastport, Maine, waterfront rental property for Halloween - and their repair requests are annoyingly frequent. But while Jake is normally game to take on any fixer-upper challenge, she'd rather be tackling her own needed repairs on her 1823 Federal-style home. Until, that is, preacher Gene Dibble turns up dead - and the whole town is convinced that Jake and her tenants are up to sorcery and skullduggery.

Toilet Repair Made Easy: Step by Step Guide to Fix Any Toilet Quickly” is the ultimate guide for homeowners and aspiring plumbers who want to tackle common toilet problems with confidence and efficiency. This comprehensive guide teaches you how to diagnose and repair running toilets, weak flushes, clogs, leaks, and noisy fixtures without unnecessary expense or frustration. Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, this book provides detailed instructions for using everyday tools, understanding toilet mechanics, and performing preventive maintenance to extend the life of your plumbing.

Unlock the power of digital marketing to transform your home service business! In "Digital Marketing for Home Service Businesses," seasoned digital marketing expert Mike Carson shares proven strategies and actionable insights tailored specifically for the unique needs of home service providers.

Discover the ultimate guide to tackling everyday plumbing issues with Homeowner’s Plumbing Handbook: Simple Repairs Made Easy. This practical and easy-to-follow book empowers homeowners to handle common plumbing problems like leaks, clogs, and faulty fixtures, saving time and money. Packed with step-by-step instructions, safety tips, and expert advice, it’s the perfect resource for beginners and DIY enthusiasts alike. Take control of your home’s plumbing with confidence—no professional required!

Discover how to come up with an accurate repair estimate for a fixer-upper property quickly. If you want to be able to quickly and easily come up with a repair estimate any fixer-upper property, then this guide will show you step by step how to do just that. In How to Estimate Repair Costs on a Rehab, I've taken everything I’ve learned and used in the real estate business when it comes to estimating repairs and broken them down so you can use the findings to your advantage.

In the summer of 2000, David Hlavsa and his wife Lisa Holtby embarked on a pilgrimage. After trying for three years to conceive a child and suffering through the monthly cycle of hope and disappointment, they decided to walk the Camino de Santiago, a joint enterprise - and an act of faith - they hoped would strengthen their marriage and prepare them for parenthood.